JP2006026142A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system where a game which gives presence and oppressive feeling and which has high strategic characteristic can be carried out by confirming a game situation in a play field even while a fighting video is displayed. <P>SOLUTION: In the game system, a plurality of terminal devices respectively provided with a display means and an input means are connected with a server through a communication line, and a plurality of players can play a game of making a plurality of characters operated by the respective players fight each other by using the respective terminal devices. A picture expressing a game area in which a friend character and an enemy character are arranged is displayed in a first display area of the display means, and a picture expressing individual fighting between the friend character and the enemy character is displayed in a second display area of the display means. When the friend character carries out the whole attack to a plurality of enemy characters, a picture expressing the whole attack is displayed in the first display area of the display means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a game system in which a plurality of terminal devices and a server are connected via a communication line. In particular, the present invention relates to a game system capable of executing a multiplayer online game such as RTS (Real Time Strategy).

In recent years, with the development of information communication technology, a game system in which a plurality of business or home terminal devices and a server are connected via a communication line has spread, and various online games are executed in this game system. (See, for example, Patent Document 1). Recently, as online games, for example, multiplayer online games such as RTS (Real Time Strategy) have been provided.

The RTS is a strategy simulation game in which each player places a plurality of characters on the same play field and battles each other by operating the characters, and the time in the game elapses in real time (in real time). Therefore, each player must give appropriate instructions for each character in a timely manner, and a high-level strategy is required. In this way, it can be said that RTS has a great attraction in that it has a sense of realism and a sense of urgency and has a high degree of strategy.

In RTS, since a plurality of characters operated by each player are arranged in the play field, a play field in which each character is reduced is displayed. If a character battle is played on the play field as it is, a reduced character battle will be played. Therefore, generally, in RTS, when a battle is started on the play field, the screen is switched. A battle video showing a battle between characters is enlarged and displayed. Recently, an RTS that uses a 3D video as a battle video and has a powerful and dynamic performance has appeared.

JP 2003-103054 A

However, as described above, since the game progresses in real time in the RTS, there is a problem that when the battle is started, the game situation in the play field cannot be confirmed if the battle video is displayed and the battle video is displayed. . In addition, while the battle video is being displayed, it is impossible to give instructions to other characters, so the strategy that the player thinks may not be realized, and the strategy of the game is degraded. was there. Furthermore, the fact that each time a battle is started, the screen is switched to the battle video and it is impossible to give instructions to other characters, the game cannot be played in real time. There was a problem that a peculiar sense of reality and urgency could not be enjoyed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to make it possible to check the game situation in the play field even while displaying the battle video, and to have a sense of reality and a sense of urgency. An object of the present invention is to provide a game system that can execute a high game.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides the following.
(1) A plurality of terminal devices provided with display means and input means and a server are connected via a communication line,
A game system in which a plurality of players can execute a game in which a plurality of characters operated by each player battle each other using each terminal device,
Position data storage means for storing position data indicating positions of a friend character and an enemy character arranged in a game area in which a friend character operated by a player and an enemy character operated by another player may be arranged;
Position update means for updating position data stored in the position data storage means based on an input operation of each player using the input means;
First display control means for displaying a game area image representing a game area in which a friend character and an enemy character are arranged on the first display area of the display means based on the position data stored in the position data storage means. When,
Second display control means for displaying a battle image representing a battle between the teammate character and the enemy character in the second display area of the display section when a battle between the teammate character and the enemy character is performed in the game area. When,
Based on an input operation of the player using the input means, an attack instruction input means for inputting an instruction that the teammate character attacks all or a part of the enemy characters arranged within the predetermined range of the game area. And
The first display control means is configured in such a manner that when an instruction is input by the attack instruction input means, the ally character attacks all or a part of the enemy characters arranged within a predetermined range of the game area. A game system that displays a game area image representing a game area in which a friend character and an enemy character are arranged in the first display area.

According to the invention of (1), a game area image representing a game area in which a friend character operated by a player and an enemy character operated by another player is displayed in the first display area, and the friend character and the enemy character are displayed. Since a battle image representing an individual battle with the character is displayed in the second display area, while enjoying the battle between the characters using the battle image, the positional relationship between the friendly character and the enemy character on the game area, and the game The game situation developed on the area can be confirmed, and instructions can be given to other characters.
Further, even when an individual battle between the teammate character and the enemy character is performed and the state of the battle is displayed in the second display area, the teammate character attacks the enemy characters. When the instruction is input, a state in which the teammate character attacks the enemy characters is displayed in the first display area. It is possible to simultaneously enjoy two types of attacks, that is, an individual battle with a character and an overall attack from a teammate character against a plurality of enemy characters.
As a result, a powerful and dynamic game can be enjoyed, and a game with a sense of reality and a sense of urgency can be played.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The game system according to (1) above,
The input means is a touch panel provided on the front surface of the display means, capable of detecting contact by a player, and outputting a detection signal indicating a contact position when the contact is detected.
If the contact position indicated by the detection signal output from the touch panel matches the display position of the character in the game area image displayed in the first display area, the position update means is configured to detect the character based on the detection signal. The position data is updated.

According to the invention of (2), even while the battle image is displayed, an appropriate instruction is given to a plurality of characters in a timely manner by contacting the characters on the game area via the touch panel. Therefore, it is possible to play a highly strategic game with a sense of realism and urgency.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The game system according to (1) or (2) above,
The display means may have a plurality of second display areas,
The second display control means displays a battle image representing each battle in each of the plurality of second display regions when a plurality of battles between characters are performed in the game region.

According to the invention of (3), when a plurality of battles are performed on the game area, the battle images representing the respective battles can be displayed at the same time. You can fully enjoy the merits of the progressing RTS.

According to the game system of the present invention, the game situation in the game area can be confirmed even while the battle video is displayed, and it is possible to play a highly strategic game with a sense of realism and a sense of urgency.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a game system according to the present invention.
The game system includes a plurality of terminal devices 1, a store server 2 connected to the plurality of terminal devices 1 via the dedicated line 5, and a plurality of store servers 2 connected to the plurality of store servers 2 via the communication line 4. And a card vending machine 6 connected to the store server 2 via the dedicated line 5 for each store. In store B, store server 2 for game A and store server 2 for game B are installed.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the center server 3.
The center server 3 includes a database server 9 and a plurality of game servers 8.
The database server 9 includes a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 901 as an arithmetic processing device, a hard disk (hereinafter referred to as HD) 902 as a main storage device, and a random access memory (hereinafter referred to as an auxiliary storage device). (1-1) data management for each ID data assigned to each player, (1-2) player authentication at the start of the game, (1-3) game data Perform the transmission process.

Specifically, as the above (1-1), the database server 9 manages, for example, ID data given to each player, a password used when authenticating the player, a type of game played by the player, game data, and the like ( Storage, setting, updating, etc.). Further, the game data includes, for example, a game progress state (character-specific data and the like), a character operated by the player, a level value and an ability value of the character, an ability value increase / decrease value, and the like. These data are stored in the HD 902 of the database server 9.

The database server 9 also includes, as (1-2), for example, ID data given to each player, ID data read from an ID card by an ID card reader (not shown) included in the terminal device 1, and The password is used to authenticate the player and allow participation in the game.
Further, the database server 9 performs the above (1-3), for example, the player ID data and the character ID data (identification) for identifying the character read from the figure by the IC chip reader (not shown) included in the terminal device 1. Based on the information), the character ability value data and the like are transmitted to the terminal device 1 from the game data.
However, if the player plays the game for the second time or later, the game may be determined based on the player's ID data, the password input by the player's operation, and the game type without using the figure. Is possible. In addition, when a figure is not used, a predetermined limit can be set.

The game server 8 is installed corresponding to each game that can be executed in the game system according to the present embodiment. One of the plurality of game servers 8 (here, game server 8 for game A) is a game server corresponding to the game according to the present embodiment. The game server 8 includes a CPU 801 as an arithmetic processing device, an HD 802 as a main storage device, and a RAM 803 as an auxiliary storage device. The game server 8 is (2-1) a terminal installed in a different store. Matching processing between the devices 1, (2-2) Traffic arrangement related to transmission and reception of data after matching is performed.

Specifically, the game server 8 determines whether or not another player is participating when a certain player operates the terminal device 1 and participates in the game as (2-1). When it is determined that another player is participating, matching with the terminal device 1 operated by the player is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that no other player is participating, a CPU player is set. When setting a CPU player, the store server 2 may be set as a CPU player, and the center server 3 (for example, the game server 8) may be set as a CPU player.

Moreover, the game server 8 performs traffic arrangement regarding data transmission / reception between the terminal devices 1 matched by the matching process of (2-1) as (2-2). For example, the game server 8 transfers the data received from the terminal device 1 connected to the store server (for game A) 2 of the store A to the terminal device 1 connected to the store server (for game A) 2 of the store B. Send. As described above, the store server 2 according to this embodiment receives only data from the center server 3 directly, and does not directly transmit / receive data between the store servers 2.

As shown in FIG. 1, the store server 2 is connected to the center server 3 via the router 7. The router 7 has a predetermined routing table. When a plurality of store servers 2 are installed in the same store as in the store B shown in the figure, when the router 7 receives game data or the like from the center server 3, the router 7 refers to the routing table and The game data is transmitted to the store server 2 connected to the terminal device 1 via the dedicated line 5. Further, when data is transmitted / received between the terminal devices 1 connected to each of the plurality of store servers 2 installed in the same store, the router 7 transmits game data and the like from the terminal device 1 via the store server 2. Is received, the game data is transmitted to the store server 2 connected to the destination terminal device 1 via the dedicated line 5 with reference to the routing table.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of the store server 2.
The store server 2 includes a CPU 201 as an arithmetic processing device, an HD 202 as a main storage device, and a RAM 203 as an auxiliary storage device. The interface circuit group 205 is connected to the plurality of terminal devices 1 via the dedicated line 5, and the communication interface circuit 204 is connected to the center server 3 via the communication line 4.
The store server 2 (3-1) Traffic arrangement concerning data transmission / reception between the center server 3 and the terminal device 1 or between the terminal devices 1 connected to each of the plurality of store servers 2 installed in the same store. (3-2) The application is downloaded to the terminal device 1.

Specifically, the store server 2 performs traffic arrangement relating to transmission / reception of game data and the like between the center server 3 and the terminal device 1 as the above (3-1). However, when the destination terminal device 1 is connected to the same store server 2 or connected to another store server 2 installed in the same store, game data or the like is transmitted to the center server 3 Without sending, game data etc. are transmitted with respect to the terminal device 1. FIG.

Further, the store server 2 downloads the application to the terminal device 1 at the timing when the request signal indicating that the download is requested from the center server 3 is received from the terminal device 1 as (3-2). A board for assigning functions on the game to various data (for example, image data, etc.) and programs related to game contents and input means (for example, a touch panel, a plurality of input switches, etc., not shown) included in the terminal device 1 And a program for business use are stored in the HD 202 of the store server 2.
Further, the application download is not limited to being performed from the store server 2, but may be performed from the center server 3 (for example, the game server 8).

The terminal device 1 is connected to the store server 2 via a dedicated line 5.
The terminal device 1 (4-1) downloads an application and (4-2) progresses the game. Specifically, as described in (4-1), when the power is turned on, the terminal device 1 transmits a request signal to the store server 2 to request downloading of the application, and downloads the application. The downloaded application is stored in a temporary storage area such as a RAM in the terminal device 1. Moreover, the terminal device 1 progresses a game using the downloaded application as said (4-2). The game progresses as follows. The terminal device 1 receives data for each ID data given to each player from the database server 9 at the start of the game. While the game is in progress, data between the terminal device 1 and another terminal device 1 in the same game is transmitted / received via the store server 2 via the center server 3. However, if another terminal device 1 is connected to the same store server 2 or connected to another store server 2 installed in the same store, game data or the like is transmitted to the center server 3. Instead, game data and the like are transmitted to the terminal device 1. At the end of the game, game data updated during the game or the game result itself is transmitted to the database server 9.
The progress of the game is not limited to the terminal device 1 and may be performed by the store server 2.

The card vending machine 6 can communicate with the center server 3 via the store server 2. The card vending machine 6 accepts the personal information input operation performed by the player and sells the ID card storing the ID data. The ID card is used when starting a game, and ID data is read by an ID card reader provided in the terminal device 1.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of eight terminal devices and a card vending machine installed in one store. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the terminal device.
In the following description, an arcade game device including two displays (first display 11 and second display 12) will be described as an example of a terminal device, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The present invention can be similarly applied to a home video game device configured by connecting the video game device to a home television, a personal computer functioning as a video game device by executing a video game program, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the game played using the terminal device 1 is an RTS (real-time strategy game) using a figure. A player who operates the terminal device 1 and a player or CPU player who operates another terminal device 1 arrange characters on the play field existing in the virtual game space, and operate the characters to play against each other. is there. The figure displays a character and stores identification information of the character. The figure is sold by, for example, a card vending machine 6 or the like.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the terminal device 1 includes a housing 10, a first display 11 provided on the front surface of the housing 10 so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle, and a first display 11 provided above the first display 11. 2 displays 12.
The first display 11 displays an image representing a play field in which an ally character operated by a player and an enemy character operated by another player are arranged (see, for example, FIG. 8).
The second display 12 displays an image representing the battle between the teammate character and the enemy character when the battle between the teammate character and the enemy character is performed on the play field.

In the present embodiment, the first display 11 and the second display 12 correspond to display means provided in each terminal device 1.
The first display 11 has a first display area in which a game area image (play field image) representing a game area (play field) in which a friend character and an enemy character are arranged is displayed. The second display 12 has a second display area for displaying a battle image representing a battle between the teammate character and the enemy character when the battle between the teammate character and the enemy character is performed in the game area (play field). Yes.

As described above, in the present invention, the display means provided in each terminal device does not necessarily need to be one display (display device), and may be two displays as in the game system according to the present embodiment. Well, the number is not particularly limited.
In addition, in the game system according to the present embodiment, of the two displays as display means, one display (first display 11) has the first display area, and the remaining display (second display 12) is the first display. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, one display has a plurality of display areas, one of which is a first display. The region may be used, and the remaining one or more may be used as the second display region.

A touch panel 14 is installed in front of the first display 11 as display means having a first display area. The touch panel 14 can detect contact by the player, and outputs a detection signal indicating the contact position to an operation input unit 114 (not shown) described later when the contact is detected. The player can input various instructions by touching the touch panel 14. In addition, speakers 13 for outputting sound are installed on both the left and right sides of the second display 12.

Below the first display 11, a coin insertion slot 15 into which coins are inserted and an ID card insertion slot 16 into which an ID card is inserted are provided.
Coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 15 are detected by a coin sensor 115 (not shown).
The ID card inserted into the ID card insertion slot 16 is read by the ID card reader 116 (not shown).

The casing 10 is provided with an operation console 18 projecting forward, and an authentication machine 20 capable of placing a figure is provided on the upper surface of the operation console 18. Although only one authenticator 20 is shown in the figure, a plurality of authenticators 20 may be provided.
There is a recess 21 in the upper part of the authenticator 20, and the figure 30 can be fitted therein. That is, the concave portion 21 has a shape in which a pedestal portion of a figure, which will be described later, is accommodated without a gap, and has a structure in which 2/3 or more of the pedestal portion of the figure is accommodated in the concave portion 21. In addition, the recess 21 is provided with a stopper 22 for fixing the figure so that the figure does not come off, fall over, or be displaced. In addition, the authentication machine 20 is provided with a removal switch 23 for removing the figure from the recess 21.
In addition, an IC chip reader 25 (not shown) is provided inside the authentication device 20, and can read data of an IC chip built in the figure.
Further, the authenticator 20 is provided with an LED 24, and the LED 24 blinks when the IC chip reader 25 authenticates the figure data.

An operation switch 118 including a direction lever and a plurality of buttons is provided on the upper surface of the operation console 18. The player can input a predetermined instruction by operating the operation switch 118.

FIG. 6 is an exploded front view schematically showing an example of a figure.
The figure 30 includes a pedestal part 39 and a figure main body part 40.
The pedestal portion 39 has a cylindrical shape and includes an upper lid 33, an IC chip 34, and a lower lid 35.
The IC chip 34 is sandwiched between the upper lid 33 and the lower lid 35 and has a structure that cannot be taken out. The IC chip 34 stores character identification information displayed by the figure main body 40. A convex portion 37 is provided on the upper lid 33. Further, the diameter of the lower lid 35 is slightly larger than that of the upper lid 33 so that the figure 30 is fixed by the stopper 22 of the authentication machine 20.

The figure main body 40 includes a figure main body 31 and a figure main body base 32.
The figure main body 32 is provided with a recess 36. The concave portion 36 and the convex portion 37 are provided to prevent positional displacement when the base portion 39 and the figure main body portion 40 are bonded.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the terminal device 1.
The control unit 100 controls the overall operation of the terminal device 1 and includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103.

The ROM 102 stores various programs and data for realizing the functions of the terminal device 1. The RAM 103 stores an application downloaded from the store server 2, data being processed, and the like. The CPU 101 executes the application by executing the application stored in the RAM 103.

The communication interface circuit 104 is for transmitting and receiving programs and data to and from the store server 2 via the dedicated line 5.
The first drawing processing unit 111 displays a game image including a play field image on the first display 11, and includes a VDP (Video date Processor), a video RAM, and the like. In the game system according to the present embodiment, the first drawing processing unit 111 functions as first display control means.
The first drawing processing unit 111 extracts the image data stored in the RAM 103, stores various image data in the video RAM according to the priority order displayed on the first display 11, thereby generating a game image, 1 output to the display 11. As a result, a game image is displayed on the first display 11 (see FIG. 8).

The second drawing processing unit 112 displays a battle image representing a battle between a teammate character and an enemy character on the second display 12, and includes a VDP (Video date Processor), a video RAM, and the like. In the game system according to the present embodiment, the second drawing processing unit 112 functions as a second display control unit.
The second drawing processing unit 112 performs calculation, light source calculation processing, and the like for converting image data (for example, an object) stored in the RAM 103 from a position in the three-dimensional space to a position in the pseudo three-dimensional space. At the same time, a battle image is generated by writing image data to be drawn to the video RAM based on the calculation result (for example, mapping of texture data to the video RAM area specified by the polygon). And output to the second display 12. As a result, a battle image is displayed on the second display 12.

The sound reproducing unit 113 outputs predetermined sound, BGM, and the like to the speaker 12.
The touch panel 14 is a rectangular thin layer provided in front of the first display. The touch panel 14 is formed by covering a pressure-sensitive material made of a linear transparent material at predetermined pitches in the vertical and horizontal directions with a transparent cover. It is configured. A conventionally known touch panel can be used as the touch panel 14. When touched, the touch panel 14 outputs a detection signal indicating a contact position to the operation input unit 114.

The operation input unit 114 is a microcomputer provided with a memory 114a and a timer 114b, and buffers a contact position indicated by a detection signal output from the touch panel 14 as data in a predetermined area of the memory 114a. Is used to determine the instruction content based on the data, and the determination result is supplied to the control unit 100 as an operation command.
As described above, since the detection signal is buffered as data in the memory 114 a of the operation input unit 114, the operation input unit 114 can simultaneously input instructions for a plurality of character images, for example, from the touch panel 14. Alternatively, processing corresponding to the instruction can be executed in parallel.

The coin sensor 115 transmits a predetermined signal to the control unit 100 when a coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 15 is detected. The ID card reader 116 reads the ID code from the ID card 8 inserted in the ID card insertion slot 16 and supplies the ID code to the control unit 100.
The IC chip reader 25 of the authenticator 20 reads the character identification information from the IC chip 34 built in the figure 30 and supplies it to the control unit 100.
The LED 24 of the authentication device 20 blinks when the authentication device 20 is authenticating the figure 30.
The operation switch 118 supplies a predetermined signal to the control unit 100 when operated by the player.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a case will be described in which the first drawing processing unit 111 functions as a first display control unit and the second drawing processing unit 112 functions as a second display control unit. In the present invention, the terminal device may include one drawing processing unit, and the drawing processing unit may be configured to function as a first display control unit and a second display control unit.
When the terminal device 1 is configured as described above, the drawing processing unit included in the terminal device 1 is a game area (play) in which a teammate character and an enemy character are arranged in the first display area of the first display 11. A game area image (play field image) representing a field) is displayed, and a battle image representing a battle between a teammate character and an enemy character is displayed in a second display area of the second display 12.
Furthermore, the terminal device may be configured to have one drawing processing unit and one display. When the terminal device is configured as described above, the display area of the display is divided into a plurality of areas, one of which is the first display area, and the other one or more is the second display area. The processing unit performs a process of displaying a game area image (playfield image) in the first display area and displaying a battle image in the second display area.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game image displayed on the first display 11 of the terminal device 1.
A play field image 91 is arranged at the upper left of the game image 90 displayed on the first display 11. The play field image 91 is an image representing a part of the play field, and is scroll-displayed according to the progress of the game (for example, the movement of the character). In the play field image 91, five teammate characters 93 and five enemy characters 94 are arranged.

The positions of the teammate character and the enemy character arranged in the play field image 91 are managed by the character position table shown in FIG.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the character position table.
In the character position table, character ID data, player ID data, and position data are stored.
The character ID data is ID data assigned for each character, is stored in the IC chip 34 of the figure 30, is read by the IC chip reader 25 of the authentication device 20 provided in the terminal device 1, and is stored in the RAM 103. .
The player ID data is data for identifying the player who owns the ID card, is stored in advance in an ID card sold by the card vending machine 6, is read by the ID card reader 116 provided in the terminal device 1, and is stored in the RAM 103. Data to be stored.
The position data is data indicating the position of the character in the play field by coordinates, and is set at the start of the game or newly appearing in the play field, and is updated as the character moves.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the character ability value table.
In the character ability value table, character ID data, player ID data, and character ability values are stored. These data are stored in the HD 902 provided in the database server 9 of the center server 3, transmitted to the terminal device 1 via the store server 2 at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of the game), and stored in the RAM 103. The
The ability value is data obtained by quantifying the ability of the character, and includes a plurality of items.

The data shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is data set in the RAM 103 of the terminal device 1 at the start of the game, and is appropriately updated according to the progress of the game during the game. Further, while the game is in progress, interrupt processing is performed at a predetermined cycle, and temporal synchronization of data is controlled between the terminal devices 1. Therefore, the same position data and ability value data are stored in the RAM 103 of each terminal device 1 in which the game is performed while the game is in progress.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of game processing executed in each terminal device 1 when a game is played.
When this game process is performed, as described above, an interrupt process is performed at a predetermined timing, and temporal synchronization of data stored in the character position table and the character ability value table is controlled.

First, the CPU 101 of the terminal device 1 that starts the game performs an initial setting process (step S10). In this process, the CPU 101 acquires character ability value data from the database server 9 based on the player ID data read from the ID card reader 116 and the character ID data read from the figure 30 and stores them in the RAM 103. Then, position data is set for each character and stored in the RAM 103.
Furthermore, ability value data and position data are transmitted / received to / from other terminal devices 1 that play the same game, and character position data and ability value data operated by each of a plurality of players playing the same game are stored in the RAM 103. Remember.
The RAM 103 is a position data storage unit that stores position data indicating the positions of the teammate character and the enemy character arranged in the play field (game area) in which the teammate character operated by the player and the enemy character operated by another player can be arranged. Function as.

Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an instruction to move the teammate character is input via the touch panel 14 (step S11). The instruction to move the teammate character is input when the player touches the teammate character with the finger or the like via the touch panel 14 and slides the finger or the like in that state.

If it is determined that an instruction to move the teammate character has been input, the CPU 101 performs processing for updating the position data of the teammate character stored in the RAM 103 based on the instruction (step S12).
At this time, the CPU 101 functions as a position update unit that updates position data stored in the RAM 103 (position data storage unit) based on an input operation of each player using the touch panel 14 (input unit).
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the moved teammate character is adjacent to the enemy character based on the position data stored in the RAM 103 (step S13).
When it is determined that the moved teammate character is adjacent to the enemy character, a battle process described later is executed (step S14).

If it is determined in step S11 that an instruction to move the teammate character is not input, it is determined in step S13 that the moved teammate character is not adjacent to the enemy character, or the process of step S14 is executed. If so, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an instruction to perform a general attack has been input (step S15).
In the present embodiment, the overall attack refers to an attack against all or a part of enemy characters in which a teammate character is arranged within a predetermined range of the play field.
The instruction to perform the overall attack is an instruction that can be input by the player operating the operation switch 118.
At this time, based on the player's input operation using the operation switch 118 (input means), the CPU 101 uses a friend character for all or part of enemy characters arranged within a predetermined range of the play field (game area). Functions as an attack instruction input means for inputting an instruction to attack.

If it is determined in step S15 that an instruction to perform a global attack has been input, the CPU 101 performs a global attack process to be described later (step S16).
When it is determined in step S15 that an instruction to perform a general attack has not been input, or when the process of step S16 is executed, the CPU 101 receives another instruction via the touch panel 14 or the operation switch 118. It is determined whether or not (step S17). If it is determined that another instruction has been input, the CPU 101 performs, for example, a process of updating position data or capability value data stored in the RAM 103 in accordance with the input instruction.

If it is determined in step S17 that no other instruction is input, or if the process of step S18 is executed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the game (step S19). In this processing, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined game end condition (for example, the life force of all teammate characters or enemy characters is 0) is satisfied, and when it is determined that the condition is satisfied. Determine to end the game.
If it is determined not to end the game, the process returns to step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined to end the game, this subroutine is ended.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a battle process subroutine called and executed in step S14 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing based on the ability values of the teammate character and the enemy character stored in the RAM 103, and determines the battle process and result (step S30).
The result of the battle is the winning character and the ability value of each character at the end of the battle. The battle process is a process up to the above-described battle result. Specifically, each character's action (for example, physical attack, magic use, defense, etc.) performed during the battle and a result (for example, the action) , Damage value by attack or magic, etc.).

Next, the CPU 101 transmits a display command corresponding to the battle process and the result determined in step S30 to the second drawing processing unit 112 (step S31).
The second drawing processing unit 112 moves an object (for example, an object constituting an ally character, an object constituting an enemy character, etc.) stored in the RAM 103 from a position on the three-dimensional space to a position on the pseudo three-dimensional space. In addition to performing calculation for conversion, light source calculation processing, and the like, writing processing of image data to be drawn on the video RAM based on the calculation result (for example, texture data for the video RAM area specified by the polygon) By performing mapping or the like, a battle image is generated and output to the second display 12. As a result, a battle image is displayed on the second display 12.
At this time, when the teammate character and the enemy character are played in the play field (game area), the second drawing processing unit 112 displays the teammate character and enemy character on the second display 12 (second display area). It functions as a second display control means for displaying a battle image representing this battle.

Next, the CPU 101 performs a process of updating the character ability value data stored in the RAM 103 according to the battle result determined in step S30 (step S32).
Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the subroutine of the overall attack process that is called and executed in step S16 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 101 sets an enemy character included in a predetermined range as an attack target based on the character position data stored in the RAM 103 (step S40).
Next, the CPU 101 determines a damage value to be given to the enemy character based on the ability value data stored in the RAM 103 (step S41).
Next, the CPU 101 transmits to the first drawing processing unit 111 a display command for displaying an image indicating an overall attack that attacks the enemy character set as the attack target in step S40 (step S42). Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing processing performed in the first drawing processing unit 111.
The first drawing processing unit 111 extracts image data from the RAM 103 based on the position data stored in the RAM 103, for example, stores the background image and the character image in the video RAM in this order, and generates a play field image. The play field image is displayed on the display 11 (step S50).
At this time, the first drawing processing unit 111 plays on the first display 11 (first display area) where the ally character and the enemy character are arranged based on the position data stored in the RAM 103 (position data storage means). It functions as first display control means for displaying a play field image (game area image) representing a field (game area).

After that, when a display command for displaying an image indicating an overall attack has not been received from the CPU 101 (step S51: NO), the play field image is continuously displayed on the first display 11.
On the other hand, when a display command for displaying an image indicating an overall attack is received from the CPU 101 (step S51: YES), a play field image including an image indicating an overall attack is displayed on the first display 11. At this time, the 1st drawing process part 111 which functions as a 1st display control means is the aspect which a friend character attacks with respect to all or one part of the enemy characters arrange | positioned in the predetermined range of a play field (game area). The play field image representing the play field in which the teammate character and the enemy character are arranged is displayed on the first display 11 (first display area).

Next, an image displayed on the first display 11 and the second display 12 as a result of the above-described processing will be described.
15 to 17 are diagrams showing images displayed on the first display 11 and the second display 12 while the game is in progress.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an image displayed on the first display 11 and the second display 12 when the battle between the enemy character and the teammate character is not performed.
On the upper left of the first display 11, a play field image in which five teammate characters and five enemy characters are arranged is displayed.

When the image shown in FIG. 15 is displayed, when an instruction to move the teammate character is input via the touch panel 14 and the teammate character moves to a position adjacent to the enemy character, these teammate character and enemy A battle with the character is performed, and the image shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the first display 11 and the second display 12.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an image displayed on the first display 11 and the second display 12 when a battle between an enemy character and a teammate character is being performed.
In the play field image displayed on the upper left of the first display 11, one ally character is displayed in a manner adjacent to one enemy character. This adjacent ally character and enemy character are characters in battle.
The second display 12 displays a battle image that shows a situation where a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other.

When the image shown in FIG. 16 is displayed, an instruction to the effect that a teammate character attacks the enemy character included in the predetermined range of the play field is input via the operation switch 118 or the like. The image shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the first display 11 and the second display 12.

FIG. 17 shows the first display 11 and the second display 12 when another ally character makes an overall attack against a plurality of other enemy characters when a battle between the enemy character and the ally character is performed. It is a figure which shows the image displayed on.
As shown in FIG. 16, the second display 12 displays a battle image showing a battle between a teammate character and an enemy character.
The first display 11 displays an image showing how other teammate characters attack the three enemy characters included in the predetermined range of the play field with bombs.

As described above, according to the game system of the present embodiment, the play field image (game area image) representing the play field (game area) in which the teammate character and the enemy character are arranged is the first display 11 (first display area). ) (See FIG. 8, FIG. 15 and FIG. 16), and a battle image representing an individual battle between the teammate character and the enemy character is displayed on the second display 12 (second display area) (FIG. 16). See), while enjoying the battle between the characters using the battle image, confirm the positional relationship between the friendly character and the enemy character on the play field, the game situation developed on the play field, or touch the touch panel 14 to another character. Or give instructions.

In the present invention, the range of the play field that is the target of the overall attack is not limited to the example described above, and can be set as appropriate. Further, there is no particular limitation as to which of the enemy characters included in the range is targeted for attack. For example, even if all enemy characters included in the range are targeted for attack, some of the enemy characters May be targeted. Further, the mode of the overall attack performed by the teammate character is not limited to the above-described example, and can be set as appropriate.

Further, in the present invention, for example, a teammate character can perform a plurality of types of total attacks that differ in the range of the play field that is the target of the total attack, the mode of the total attack performed by the teammate character, the damage to the enemy character, etc. It is desirable that This is because a variety of games can be provided and the fun of the games can be enhanced. In addition, when the teammate character can make multiple types of overall attacks, it is desirable that the player can select which overall attack is to be performed by inputting an instruction via the input means. This is because the strategy of the game can be enhanced.

In addition, even when an individual battle between an ally character and an enemy character is performed and the state of the battle is displayed on the second display 12 (second display area), the ally character becomes a plurality of enemy characters. It is possible to input an instruction to perform a general attack to attack (step S15 in FIG. 11), and when the instruction is input, the state of performing the total attack is displayed on the first display 11 (first display 11). Since it is displayed in the display area), it is possible to enjoy two types of attacks simultaneously, that is, an individual battle between a teammate character and an enemy character, and an overall attack from a teammate character to a plurality of enemy characters. As a result, a powerful and dynamic game can be enjoyed, and a game with a sense of reality and a sense of urgency can be played.

In the present invention, as in the above-described embodiment, it is desirable that the input means is a touch panel, and it is possible to input an instruction to move the teammate character by touching the teammate character via the touch panel. Even while the battle image is displayed, by touching the character on the play field (game area) via the touch panel, it is possible to give appropriate instructions to a plurality of characters in a timely manner. This is because there is a sense of reality and a sense of urgency and a highly strategic game can be played.

In the present embodiment, when a plurality of battles are performed on the play field, the display area of the second display 12 is partitioned according to the number of battles, and each partitioned display area is a second display area. It is desirable to display a battle image representing each battle in each second display area.
When multiple battles are played on the play field (game area), the battle images representing each battle can be displayed at the same time. It is because it can fully enjoy.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a lineblock diagram of the game system concerning the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a center server. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a shop server. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of eight terminal devices installed in one shop, and a card vending machine. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of a terminal device. It is a disassembled front view which shows a figure typically. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a terminal device. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the 1st display of a terminal device. It is a figure which shows a character position table. It is a figure which shows a character capability value table. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of game processing executed in the terminal device 1. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the battle | competition process called and performed in step S14 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the whole attack process called and performed in step S16 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process performed in a 1st drawing process part. It is a figure which shows the image displayed on the 1st display 11 and the 2nd display 12 during a game progress. It is a figure which shows the image displayed on the 1st display 11 and the 2nd display 12 during a game progress. It is a figure which shows the image displayed on the 1st display 11 and the 2nd display 12 during a game progress.

Explanation of symbols

1 terminal device 2 store server 3 center server (corresponding to a server in the present invention)
4 Communication line 5 Dedicated line 6 Card vending machine 7 Router 8 Game server 9 Database server 10 Case 11 First display 12 Second display 13 Speaker 14 Touch panel 15 Coin slot 16 ID card slot 20 Authentication machine 25 IC chip reader 30 Figure 34 IC chip 90 Game image 91 Play field image 93 Friend character 94 Enemy character 101, 201, 801, 901 CPU
102 ROM
103, 203, 803, 903 RAM
118 Operation switch 111 First drawing processing unit 112 Second drawing processing unit 202, 802, 902 HD

Claims (3)

A plurality of terminal devices including a display unit and an input unit and a server are connected via a communication line,
A game system in which a plurality of players can execute a game in which a plurality of characters operated by each player battle each other using each terminal device,
Position data storage means for storing position data indicating positions of a friend character and an enemy character arranged in a game area in which a friend character operated by a player and an enemy character operated by another player may be arranged;
Position update means for updating position data stored in the position data storage means based on an input operation of each player using the input means;
First display control means for displaying, in a first display area of the display means, a game area image representing a game area in which a friend character and an enemy character are arranged based on position data stored in the position data storage means. When,
Second display control means for displaying a battle image representing a battle between the teammate character and the enemy character in the second display area of the display section when a battle between the teammate character and the enemy character is performed in the game area. When,
An attack instruction input means for inputting an instruction that a teammate character attacks all or part of enemy characters arranged within a predetermined range of the game area based on an input operation of the player using the input means. And
The first display control means is configured in such a manner that when an instruction is input by the attack instruction input means, the ally character attacks all or a part of enemy characters arranged within a predetermined range of the game area. A game system, characterized in that a game area image representing a game area in which a friend character and an enemy character are arranged is displayed in the first display area. The input means is a touch panel provided on the front surface of the display means, capable of detecting contact by a player and outputting a detection signal indicating a contact position when the contact is detected.
When the contact position indicated by the detection signal output from the touch panel matches the display position of the character in the game area image displayed in the first display area, the position update unit is configured to detect the character based on the detection signal. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the position data is updated. The display means may have a plurality of second display areas,
The said 2nd display control means displays the battle | competition image showing each battle | competition on each of these 2nd display area | region, when the battle | competition of two or more characters is performed in the said game area | region. 3. The game system according to 1 or 2.

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